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Take a bite out of crime and a hot dog at National Night Out at Abilene police HQ

The Abilene Police Department will observe National Night Out for the last time in the Abilene/Taylor County Law Enforcement Center on Tuesday.

The annual community event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the center at 450 Pecan St.

By next year's event, the department plans to be in its new home at the former Kmart shopping center at 4565 S. First St. The building is now being remodeled.

Tuesday's "Farewell to the LEC" will have free hot dogs, chips and drinks; music; a bounce house for children; and free flu shots administered by the Abilene Fire Department.

Police personnel will speak about crime, and city officials and council members will be present to talk about community issues.

Demonstrations will be given by the bomb squad, K-9 unit and motor officers, along with demonstrations of the department's Bearcat and drone.

Personnel from Dyess, Taylor County Sheriff's Office, MetroCare and the fire department also will participate.

National Night Out was started in 1984 by the National Association of Town Watch to increase awareness of police programs in communities. It is celebrated on the first Tuesday of August, except in Texas, where it is the first Tuesday of October.